Power Networking Ideas

This month at JMS we are going to be focusing on networking and relationship building. Feedback I routinely receive says that most people struggle with the basics of getting out… Read more »

Finding True North

Ask a room full of people to close their eyes and point North. When everyone opens their eyes, fingers are pointing all over the place. (Try this some time; it’s… Read more »

LinkedIn HandsOn

With today’s live, computer lab workshop, I have now delivered over 2,000 man-hours of LinkedIn training. If you have not yet been to a session, check it out and get… Read more »

LinkedIn HandsOn Workshop

Today was the first edition of my newest workshop format, live laboratory experience using your personal LinkedIn account for training and learning. The outline still followed my book “12.5 Ways… Read more »

If the Phone Doesn’t Ring It’s Me

Jimmy Buffet wrote some great lyrics with this theme. While he was trying to entertain, there is a more divine message here for those who look to God and trust… Read more »

Are you pregnant?

When you hear the question “are you pregnant?”, what comes to mind? The key word might be expectation. I recently shared this topic with my group at JMS. The concept… Read more »

“Sun Spots” in Today’s Hiring Market

Lots of buzz asking the question “is the recession over?” If we focus just on area hiring trends, I would say the answer to that question is “I am not… Read more »

More On Sales Minded Job Search

Yesterday we talked about creating a Value Proposition. Today, let’s break that down a little more. First we need to zero in on your core purpose; “here’s what I am… Read more »

HCC Partners for Jobs

Don’t miss the latest HCC TV series featuring the Partners for Jobs campaign. Five installments hosted by friend and job search expert Rick Gillis. Houston area viewers tune in to… Read more »